Man shot in head and killed outside Bronx smoke shop; police search for gunman
Friday, August 8, 2025
SOUNDVIEW, Bronx (WABC) -- A 33-year-old man was fatally shot outside of a smoke shop in the Soundview section of the Bronx.
The victim was shot while standing in front of the store on Westchester Avenue at around 10:30 p.m. Thursday.
Police say the suspect walked up to him and shot him in the head.
He was pronounced dead at Jacobi Hospital.
No arrests have been made. Detectives believe the victim was targeted.
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